Canon completes upgrade of eight colour imagePROGRAF printers with two new models for graphic arts market
Canon has announced that two new models are set to join its eight colour imagePROGRAF range to complete the company’s upgrade of the wide format line-up for the graphic arts market.
The new imagePROGRAF iPF6400S and iPF8400S, which replace the iPF6300S and iPF8300S respectively, are designed to support high volume production and both now feature the same ‘Hot Swap’ ink capabilities and new colour density sensor found in the iPF9400S.
The iPF6400S features an optional spectrophotometer to support high precision colour management, along with Colour Calibration Management Console (CCMC) software, which is now supported on all models in the range.
Combined with Calibration Link technology, users can manage colour consistency across multiple eight colour units, significantly simplifying administration. Additionally, in conjunction with a major third party RIP solution, users can conduct colour verification and create colour profiles automatically by using this optional spectrophotometer.
The iPF6400S also features a larger optional 300 ml ink tank, in addition to the standard 130 ml, and is the final model in the eight colour range to benefit from a sub-ink tank, which allows for non-stop printing, or ‘Hot Swap’, during ink tank replacement.
‘The upgrades to the iPF6400S and iPF8400S are designed to enhance image quality, productivity and usability,’ said Duncan Smith, wide format group director. ‘We are continually listening to what customers need, and expect, from their printers and these latest updates reflect this feedback and are, as always, enabling us to offer even stronger and more versatile products.’
